Chicken Chow Mein (SO EASY!)

If you are looking for an easy but delicious dinner, try making my Chicken Chow Mein.

Going back to the basics and making the BEST Chicken Chow Mein recipe that will for sure be on your weekly dinner dishes.

I also have a vegetarian version, but you can substitute the chicken for beef, seafood, or pork. Pair it with my Better than Takeout Orange Chicken and Restaurant-style garlic bok choy, and you got yourself the perfect meal. 

This Chicken Chow Mein recipe has a secret sauce made with simple-to-find ingredients that will blow your mind.

All you need is soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, oyster sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil. The flavor that is often missing in homemade chow mein is the tanginess.

Black Vinegar is less harsh than regular vinegar, which gives the chow mein a subtle hint of tanginess that brings the dish together. If you are vegetarian or have a seafood allergy, I recommend using vegetarian oyster sauce instead.

Let’s talk about noodles, as this is the most crucial ingredient in Chicken Chow Mein.

I recommend using EGG Chow Mein noodles that you can find at most Asian Supermarkets. Make sure to blanch the noodles for 30-60 seconds and rinse with cold water before pan-frying.

Blanching will not only get rid of the “eggy” smell from the noodles, but it will also cut down the pan-frying time, which prevents the noodles from breaking and becoming soggy. If you can’t find Egg Chow Mein noodles in your area, I recommend using Shanghai Noodles or Frozen Udon.

Chicken Chow Mein takes less than 30 minutes to make at home.

It is versatile, and you can adjust the vegetable and protein based on what you have at home. Some other vegetables I recommend adding include snap peas, baby corn, broccoli, and bean sprouts.

Chow mein can be paired with any protein, such as chicken, pork, beef, and seafood. Marinate the protein before, pan-fry first, set it aside, and add it back in alongside the noodles. 

Do you want more Fried Noodle and Rice recipes? Here are some of my favorite that is super easy to make at home! 

Ingredients 

• 450g of Egg Chow Mein Noodles 
• ½ Carrot (sliced) 
• ¼ Cabbage (sliced) 
• 10 Shiitake Mushroom (sliced) 
• 5 stalks of Celery (cut into thin strips) 
• ½ Large Onion (sliced) 
• 3 Stalks of Green Onion (2-inch pieces) 

Chicken: 

Sauce: 

1. Cut chicken thigh into bite-size pieces and marinate with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper; set it aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. 
2. Blanch the chow mein noodles for 30-60 seconds, rinse with cold water, drain and set aside. 
3. Mix soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, black vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl. 
4. In a large pan, drizzle in a generous amount of oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Add in the chicken and saute for 2-3 minutes. 
5. Add in sliced onions and shiitake mushroom, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. 
6. Next, add in sliced carrots and celery, saute for 1-2 minutes, add in sliced cabbage, and saute for another 2-3 minutes. 
7. Add the noodles, drizzle on the sauce, and saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes. 
8. Finally, add in green onion and saute on high heat for 1 minute. (optional)